Özge Aydemir

Professor Özge Aydemir is a distinguished academic in the Department of Internal Medicine Sciences at Eskisehir Osmangazi University's Faculty of Medicine, specializing in Neonatology and Pediatrics. She has been serving as a full Professor since 2021, following her tenure as Associate Professor from 2014 to 2021. She actively participates in university governance as an Ethics Committee Member since 2022 and previously served on the Faculty Management Board (2019-2021) and Faculty Board (2017-2021).

• Undergraduate Degree: Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine (1996-2002)
• Expertise in Medicine: Hacettepe University, Department of Internal Medicine Sciences (2002-2008)
• Post-Doctorate: University of Health Sciences, Zekai Tahir Burak Maternity Teaching Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology (2008-2011)

Professor Aydemir's research primarily focuses on neonatal care, with particular emphasis on preterm infants, breast milk composition, oxidative stress, gastrointestinal disorders, and neonatal infections. Her work bridges clinical practice with laboratory research, examining how various interventions affect neonatal outcomes. She has published extensively in high-impact journals, with over 180 publications indexed in Web of Science and significant citation metrics including an h-index of 11 in Web of Science and 12 in Google Scholar.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on neonatal nutrition, particularly breast milk composition and fortification strategies, as well as the physiological responses of preterm infants to various clinical interventions. Her research group has made significant contributions to understanding the microbiome of human milk, the effects of feeding methods on gastrointestinal function, and the management of infections in neonatal intensive care units.

Professor Aydemir has supervised four theses at the Expertise in Medicine level, demonstrating her commitment to training the next generation of neonatologists. She has also led multiple research projects, contributing to the advancement of neonatal care practices in Turkey and internationally. Her work with interdisciplinary research teams has resulted in numerous collaborative publications addressing critical issues in neonatal medicine.